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I’ve always regarded public radio as a vital source of journalism, but since the 2016 election I must admit that it has become even more essential to me.

Being a native New Yorker, I have a longtime connection with WNYC, one of the flagship public radio stations in the region. I listen to its programming every day.

One of the outstanding programs on WNYC is the eponymously titled The Brian Lehrer Show. Brian interviews guests from all over and from all viewpoints.

As a call-in show, I sometimes cringe when I hear opinions I don’t agree with, but I’m always glad that I heard them. Brian dives deep into topics others often ignore.

So it was an honor for me to be a guest on his show to discuss the latest HIV news, including the 2nd person in long-term HIV remission, proposed federal health care cuts, PrEP and U=U.

Listen to the full interview below:

And thanks to WNYC for the tweets:

Listeners: We want to hear from you about the latest news surrounding HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention work. What do you think? Tweet or call now at 212-433-9692 as we talk to @oriolgutierrez, editor-in-chief of POZ. pic.twitter.com/MBf54ZfEy2

“When you talk about trillions of dollars of cuts to Medicare and Medicaid, that’s horrendous for people living with HIV. The expansion of Medicaid has been one of the best things that’s ever happened to people living with HIV writ large,” says @oriolgutierrez.